Uganda’s leading media outlets say they are under ‘military siege’ after Army Chief orders shutdown
KAMPALA, Uganda — Press freedom concerns intensified in Uganda on Sunday after the country’s military chief ordered the closure of two of the nation’s largest independent media outlets, prompting journalists…
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia — June 28, 2026 — Fourteen people were killed after a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura early…
Africa’s Biggest IPO Sparks Investor Frenzy Across Nigeria as Dangote Refinery Listing Draws Record Interest
LAGOS, Nigeria — A planned initial public offering (IPO) by the refinery business of African billionaire Aliko Dangote is generating unprecedented excitement across Nigeria, with investors ranging from wealthy business…
Major fire at Kerch power plant triggers widespread blackout across Crimea
KERCH, Crimea — June 23, 2026 — A major fire erupted at a thermal power plant in the Crimean city of Kerch following reported overnight strikes, causing widespread power outages…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces Resignation, will remain caretaker until successor is chosen
LONDON, June 22, 2026 — British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party and resign…
Pakistan’s Sharif Praises Trump’s Leadership in Advancing U.S.-Iran Talks
ISLAMABAD, June 21, 2026 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised U.S. President Donald Trump for what he described as “visionary and very dynamic leadership” that helped bring the…
Italian PM Meloni Denounces Trump’s Claim She “Begged” for G7 Photo
ROME, June 20, 2026 — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly accused U.S. President Donald Trump of fabricating a story after he claimed she had “begged” him to take…
President Trump Unveils Qatar-Gifted Boeing 747 as Interim Air Force One
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2026 — President Donald Trump unveiled a newly modified Boeing 747 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, marking a significant step in the modernization of…
Ukrainian Drone Lessons Could Shape Taiwan’s Defense Against China, Reuters Reports
TAIPEI/KYIV — The battlefield innovations that have helped Ukraine withstand more than four years of Russian attacks may soon play a role in strengthening Taiwan’s defenses against a potential Chinese…
Ukrainian Drone Strike Forces Shutdown of Moscow Region’s Largest Fuel Refinery
MOSCOW, June 16, 2026 — A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a major fire at the largest fuel refinery supplying the Moscow region, forcing the facility to halt operations in…